Chapter 19

Subdivision Ordinance

Table of Contents

Click here for the entire subdivision ordinance. The file is segregated by Article below.

Article 1. General Provisions
Sec. 19-1-1. Purpose
Sec. 19-1-2. Jurisdiction.
Sec. 19-1-3. Plat required

Article 2. Definitions
Sec. 19-2-1. Rules of construction; definitions

Article 3. Process
Sec. 19-3-1. General
Sec. 19-3-2. Sketch plan
Sec. 19-3-3. Family subdivisions
Sec. 19-3-4. Preliminary plat
Sec. 19-3-5. Authority to construct improvements
Sec. 19-3-6. Final plat
Sec. 19-3.6.1. Review for completeness
Sec. 19-3-6.2. Administrative review
Sec. 19-3-6.3 Recordation

Article 4. Sketch Plans
Sec. 19-4-1. Purpose
Sec. 19-4-1.1. Standards of review
Sec. 19-4-2. Form
Sec. 19-4-3. Sketch plan information
Sec. 19-4-4. Proposed development
Sec. 19-4-5. Yield plan required for cluster subdivision

Article 5. Preliminary Plats
Sec. 19-5-1. Purpose
Sec. 19-5-1.1. Standards of review
Sec. 19-5-2. Form
Sec. 19-5-3. Preliminary plat information for minor subdivisions
Sec. 19-5-4. Preliminary plat information for major subdivisions
Sec. 19-5-5. Proposed improvements

Article 6. Final Plats
Sec. 19-6-1. General requirements
Sec. 19-6-2. Form
Sec. 19-6-3. Final plat information
Sec. 19-6-4. Improvements
Sec. 19-6-5. Certificates
Sec. 19-6-6. Bonding

Article 7. Subdivision Design Standards
Sec. 19-7-1. Generally
Sec. 19-7-2. Rural Cluster subdivisions
Sec. 19-7-3. Rational design
Sec. 19-7-4. Suitability to topography
Sec. 19-7-5. Infrastructure
Sec. 19-7-5.1. Street layout
Sec. 19-7-5.2. Lot layout
Sec. 19-7-5.3. Easements
Sec. 19-7-5.4. Lands designated for public or common ownership
Sec. 19-7-6. Phasing
Sec. 19-7-7. Noise, glare and pollution
Sec. 19-7-8. Compliance with Chapter 22 of this code

Article 8. Required Improvements
Sec. 19-8-1. Streets
Sec. 19-8-2. Water supply
Sec. 19-8-2.1. Hydrogeologic test requirements.
Sec. 19-8-2.2. Quality
Sec. 19-8-2.3. Quantity
Sec. 19-8-2.4. Fire protection
Sec. 19-8-2.5. Maintenance
Sec. 19-8-3. Wastewater treatment
Sec. 19-8-3.1. Maintenance
Sec. 19-8-4. Storm drainage
Sec. 19-8-5. Monuments
Sec. 19-8-6. Recreation
Sec. 19-8-7. Utilities
Sec. 19-8-8. Sidewalks

Article 9. Administration
Sec. 19-9-1. Subdivision Agent
Sec. 19-9-2. Exceptions
Sec. 19-9-3. Appeal to board of supervisors
Sec. 19-9-4. Appeal to Circuit Court
Sec. 19-9-5. Vacation of plats
Sec. 19-9-6. Fees